Smile is a coming-of-age tale, set in a San Francisco suburb from 1989 to 1992, in which Telgemeier struggles with preteen life after losing two front teeth in an accident. Smile was published as a graphic novel with eight chapters by the Graphix imprint of Scholastic Inc. Most notably, Raina figures out that she doesn't need to put up with friends who don't like her for who she is, and she finds strength in following her own interests.

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Reconstruction: Of coming-of-age stories about young people who grow more self-confident in their appearance because of support from others. Hypocritical Humor: Early in the book, Raina expresses insecurities about her appearance to Jane (who, coincidentally, is the only one of her friends who is consistently nice to her). What's more, the previous scene with Raina's skirt getting pulled down in front of everyone is Played for Drama. All she does is chew them out and break up with them, with is sadly Truth in Television that bullies aren't sorry and never will be. Smile is included on the list of 2011 Books for Young Adolescents published by Voices from the Middle that focuses on novels featuring authentic youthful voices written for middle grade children.Telgemeier's autobiographical tale follows her from sixth grade, when her two front teeth are knocked out during a fluke accident, through high school, when, her teeth repaired, she bids good-bye to her childhood dentist.

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Reading Check questions are designed for in-class review on key plot points or for quick verbal or written assessments. The artwork, while excellent overall, is less consistent compared to Sisters, with Raina's father changing appearance multiple times until Raina finally settled on a design she liked. Her ordinarily laid-back mother absolutely loses her shit and rips the doctor a new one, screaming at him about doing that kind of procedure on a minor without parental permission and causing said minor to pass out. I love this book so much it’s so good btw I’m not gonna spoil anything do you have much more books like guts and much more I don’t remember the rest sorry but please go ahead with that. While Raina appreciates the opening up of her friend group, she remains fixated on Sean as the perfect guy whom she cannot get because of her appearance.Telgemeier's work has won several awards and nominations, including five Eisner Awards, and has been included on many lists of recommended books. Of her work, Telgemeier said, "I'm more aware than ever of what I want to say to kids through my books [. We understand that not everyone can donate right now, but if you can afford to contribute, we promise it will be put to good use. The periodontist is implied to be such, given his expression when he deep cleans (under her gums) seems pretty sadistic. Some products mentioned: Nintendo, Hi-C, Walgreen's, Noxema, Cover Girl, and a few other cosmetic brands.

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Some pop culture icons are included, such as Ariel from The Little Mermaid and Bart Simpson, but they serve more as historical details that place the story in the late '80s/early '90s than attempts to push merchandise. Smile first featured on a New York Times bestseller list in 2011 and as of October 2020 it is still on the New York Times Bestseller List for Graphic Books and Manga. Their defense that she was wearing tights underneath it (and thus obviously nothing was shown) cuts no ice with a furious Raina, who lambastes them for both that and the constant digs at her braces, and she stops hanging around with them immediately. She cites that it was because she got an infection when she had hers pierced, to which Raina then retorts that it was because she "did it with a sewing needle and an ice cube. In 2017, Telgemeier was named the "Most Important Comics Creator" by Comics Worth Reading [41] who cited her bookscan numbers, copies sold, and influence on the modern comics market as reasons why.Sliding Scale of Idealism Versus Cynicism: Zigzags between the two ends of the spectrum by not sugarcoating how hard adolescence can be, and by cutting Raina a break every now and then to show her appreciating some aspects of growing up.

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Telgemeier's simple, clean drawings in a soft color palette are easily accessible even to readers new to graphic novels, and there is also a rich, complex story to delve into. New York Times Book Review “An utterly charming graphic memoir of tooth trauma, first crushes and fickle friends, sweetly reminiscent of Judy Blume’s work…Irresistible, funny and touching – a must read for all teenage girls, whether en-braced or not. Annoying Younger Sibling: Amara, who is five years younger than Raina (making her six at the start and ten at the end) constantly teases Raina for her braces. However, since it didn't really have anything to do with the main storyline, and it was removed fairly quickly and easily, Telgemeier couldn't think of a way to naturally fit it in, so she just left it out. Tearful and humiliated, Raina stands up to them as well as to other friends who condone their actions.But when she trips and knocks out her two front teeth, the fate of her teeth becomes even more traumatic. Smile by Raina Telgemeier is an autobiographical graphic novel and the winner of the 2011 Eisner Award for Best Publication for Teens. However, her self-esteem is boosted by her new friends' acceptance and her own recognition of her more important talents. Telgemeier also noted that she believes children are attracted to the cover of Smile, then are pleased to find out it is a “ comic book”. While scholars considering the way literature is taught may believe that graphic novels like Smile provide unique opportunities for children who do not love to read to explore a new type of storytelling, Professor Michelle Ann Abate holds that graphic novels like Smile often include typographic features such as irregular capitalization that are more difficult for children who struggle with literacy to process.